Tag: ECOWAS
ECOWAS and Nigeria deny accusations of destabilization of Niger
Friday, December 27, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) defended Nigeria, which is accused by neighboring Niger of hosting foreign troops and plotting to destabilize it. Nigeria, for…
Mali changes Bamako place names referring to France or ECOWAS
After Niger and Burkina Faso, the Malian junta proceeded this Tuesday, December 24 in Bamako to change the names of streets and monuments, several of which evoked the Economic Community…
In Guinea, strong reactions from political parties affected by the administrative suspension
The authorities of Guinea announced on Tuesday October 29 the dissolution of 53 political groups. The country’s three major parties were placed under observation and suspended. Arguments put forward: lack…
Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna injured during a public meeting
The Senegalese deputy Guy Marius Sagna, staying in Lomé as part of the activities of the ECOWAS Parliament where he sits, was to participate this Sunday afternoon in a public…
One year after its creation, what is the assessment of the Alliance of Sahel States?
Exactly one year ago, on September 16, 2023, the putschist military regimes of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger adopted the Liptako-Gourma Charter and created the Alliance of Sahel States: the…
One year after the coup, General Tiani takes stock
It was exactly one year ago this Friday, July 26, that the military junta of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP) took power in Niger, with…
In Mali, political figures react to the creation of the Confederation of Sahel States
The Confederation Alliance of Sahel States was officially launched on Saturday, July 6. Meeting at a summit, the transitional presidents of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goïta, of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim…
ECOWAS heads of state meet amid turbulent times for the organisation
This Sunday, the presidents of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The topics discussed will be numerous: the economic situation…
Junta leaders form alliances – Ecowas turns its back
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen Ibrahim Traoré, leader of Burkina Faso who seized power in a military coup in September 2022. File photo. Photo: Kilaye Bationo/AP/TT The military leaders who…
ECOWAS proposes the establishment of a “standby force” to fight against terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is putting its “standby force” project back on the table to now essentially fight terrorism. Details have leaked from the meeting between…